- Born
- Birth nameCarlos Alberto Valderrama Palacio
- Nickname
- El Pibe
- Height5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
- Carlos Valderrama was born on September 2, 1961 in Santa Marta, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Grampa (1996), The Trip 2 (2012) and Por un puñado de pelos (2014). He has been married to Elvira Redondo since 1993. They have two children. He was previously married to Claribeth Galván.
- SpousesElvira Redondo(1993 - present) (2 children)Claribeth Galván(1980 - 1990) (divorced, 3 children)
- Afro
- Father of, with his 1st wife Claribeth Galván, Alan Valderrama, Kenny Valderrama and Carlos Alberto Valderrama.
- Played for Colombia in the 1990, 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups.
- Has a played for Unión Magdalena (1981-84), Millonarios F.C. (1984-85), Deportivo Cali (1985-88, 1996-97), Montpellier H.S.C. (1988-91), Real Valladolid (1991-92), Independiente Medellín (1992-93), Atlético Junior (1993-95), Tampa Bay Mutiny (1995-97, 1999-01), Miami Fusion (1997-99) and Colorado Rapids (2001-02).
- Was named in the South America Team of the year in 1987, 1993 and 1996.
- He was awarded the 'South American Player of the Year' by Uruguayan newspaper El País in 1987 and 1993.
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